Charley Paddock

Charles William Paddock (August 11, 1900 – July 21, 1943) was an American athlete and two-time Olympic champion.

Charley Paddock
Charles Paddock after the 1920 Olympics
Personal information
Full nameCharles William Paddock
NationalityAmerican
Born(1900-08-11)August 11, 1900
Gainesville, Texas
DiedJuly 21, 1943(1943-07-21) (aged 42)
Sitka, Alaska
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.2 (1921)
200 m – 21.0 (1923)
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1920 Antwerp 100 m
1920 Antwerp 4x100 m relay
1920 Antwerp 200 m
1924 Paris 200 m
Universiade
1923 Paris 100 m
1923 Paris 200 m
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